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In the Philippines, a landmark finding moves fossil fuel companies’ climate liability into the realm of human rights

In a damning and lucidly-written report, the Human Rights Commission found that the world’s largest fossil fuel companies had “engaged in willful obfuscation and obstruction to prevent meaningful climate action.”

Filipinos count cost of climate crisis as typhoons get ever more destructive

Filipinos count cost of climate crisis as typhoons get ever more destructive

The Philippines adds little to global emissions but faces some of its worst effects in extreme weather. Climate justice is needed.

A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?
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A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?

With climate change heightening the Philippines’ risk of natural disaster, the country is braced for the next catastrophe.
Typhoon Vongfong takes aim at Philippine heartland
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Typhoon Vongfong takes aim at Philippine heartland

The storm brought torrential rains to the coast of Luzon, an island that is home to 60 million people. Officials warned that evacuation centers could become hotbeds for the spread of the coronavirus.
Typhoon Kammuri kills at least 17 as it powers through Philippines
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Typhoon Kammuri kills at least 17 as it powers through Philippines

Manila’s airport was shut for 12 hours and half a million people were evacuated as the typhoon swept through the archipelago.
Seeking global attention, Philippines moves human rights oil probe to New York

Seeking global attention, Philippines moves human rights oil probe to New York

Survivors of a 2013 typhoon have asked a human rights commission to assess the responsibility of oil companies for manmade global warming.

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